South African freight volumes drop, albeit less than expected Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 30, 2020August 14, 2023 The Ctrack Freight & Transport Index for February 2020 shows an overall freight volume decline of 4,8% versus the same period a year ago. While substantial, the fall
Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 24, 2020May 7, 2020 Ford Motor Company is temporarily suspending vehicle and engine production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus. The IMG
Ford Ranger Remains the Top LCV Export from South Africa Ford Headlines Light Commercial Vehicles Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - February 24, 2020November 3, 2022 Local production of the Ford Ranger continues to make a significant impact on the South African economy. Overall, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa contributes over 1 percent
Innovative New Export Programme for Isuzu Motors South Africa Company News Freight Industry Headlines Isuzu Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Isuzu Motors South Africa in Port Elizabeth has started supplying knocked down (KD) Isuzu D-MAX pick-up kits for assembly purposes to its Isuzu manufacturing facility in Kenya. This
Bobcat Equipment South Africa offers a ‘tyre and service’ special Headlines Local Industry Tyres by Tristan Wiggill - January 21, 2020March 2, 2020 The beginning of the New Year is often the ideal time for busy companies to take stock of their equipment, and to carry out any maintenance that is
Digitised procurement becoming a point of difference for logistics firms in South Africa Headlines Local Industry Logistics by Tristan Wiggill - January 20, 2020 The global procurement market is expected to grow by 7.6% over the next four years, from R77.7 billion to R112.2 billion by 2024, according to market research and
South Africa first country globally to launch automatic on the Mahindra Pik Up Company News Featured Article Local Industry Trucks by Tristan Wiggill - January 16, 2020 The highly popular Mahindra Pik Up range has a new flagship and its automatic! The all-new Mahindra Pik Up S11 Automatic arrives on dealership floors a couple of months
Isuzu confirms investment in next generation bakkie programme Company News Featured Article Headlines Local Industry Vehicles by Tristan Wiggill - November 11, 2019November 14, 2019 Today Isuzu Motors of Japan confirmed that it will be investing R1.2 billion into the next generation bakkie programme in South Africa, while an additional total local content value
Minister of Trade and Industry visits Isuzu Motors South Africa Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - July 25, 2019July 29, 2019 The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, second left, and Deputy Minister, Fikile Majola, left, visited Isuzu Motors South Africa today whilst in Port Elizabeth on business. During
Ford Launches SHE-MOVES Empowerment Programme in South Africa and Nigeria Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - July 18, 2019 Ford Motor Company and its philanthropic arm, the Ford Motor Company Fund, have launched a grants programme to support social enterprises that benefit women and children while developing
